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City Cast Houston

The daily podcast for food, culture, news, and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team every weekday morning as we celebrate and interrogate this sprawling place with our favorite journalists, thinkers, leaders, neighbors, and gadflies. Learn more and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter at houston.citycast.fm.

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19:02

Dina Kesbeh Versus All the Bugs

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/15

Summer is upon us! So you know what that means: constantly swatting at mosquitos, declaring war on fire ants, and slamming doors to keep all the flies out. It's true: Bugs can be a nuisance! But, on today's episode, Scott Solomon - Biology professor at Rice University - attempts to convince lead producer Dina Kesbeh that we should embrace insects, because we really, really need them. Check out Scott's page at Rice, @ him on Twitter, he's super active and is constantly teaching what he loves,

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20:25

Google Earth Images Tell The Tale of Htown

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/14

Have you ever wondered what your neighborhood looked like before there were buildings on the land? What was Uptown like before freeways and the Galleria? What about the Astrodome area and Alief and West University? On today's episode, environmental expert, Jaime Gonzales may blow your mind. Houston before development was probably not what you imagined. If you're as curious as where, here's where you can download Google Earth to look into your own neighborhood's history! Wake up to a nice cup of

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18:55

The Case Against the Ike Dike

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/13

The current proposal for the Ike Dike - a barrier to protect the Houston/Galveston area from hurricanes - is making its way through Congress. If passed, it would be the largest proposed piece of engineering in US history. However! Just because it's proposed, does that make it a good idea? Not entirely, says Bayou City Waterkeeper's legal director, Kristen Schlemmer. Kristen joins the show today and campaigns for Houstonians to be a partial answer to our storm-vulnerability problem, not a beefed-up

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19:23

TX's War on Trans People, New Gun Bipartisanship, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/10

It’s News Roundup Friday! Lisa is joined by producer Ferrill Gibbs and the City Cast culture contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez. Some of today’s topics include: Texas’ war on trans people; the Uvalde shooting sparks a note of Texas partisanship; the new musical “Noir” opens at the Alley Theatre; a 42-year-old Houston cold case takes a wonderful turn, and a few moments of genuine Houston joy… join us! Here is a link to Noir, the new show at the Alley Theatre: Get show info Here! Also! Check out this

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18:45

We're Kolache Rich, Y'all!

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/09

How do you like yours? Stuffed with cottage cheese? Maybe with meat and jalapeno? Or, perhaps you like an old-school flavor, like apricot, or with poppy seeds? Today, the City Cast crew breaks down kolaches in its Thursday's team chat – the food that burst on the scene generations ago and has shown no signs of slowing down...particularly in Texas. Some of the flavors we mentioned! Kolache Shoppe is where Lisa's favorite kolache is! Koffeteria - the "bougie" joint that Dina mentioned. The Kolache

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14:16

Bit By a Snake? Don't Panic!

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/08

It's summertime, you're walking around barefoot running through the grass and you get bit by a snake, what should you do? Today, Producer Ferrill Gibbs sits down with snakebite expert Dr. Spencer Greene. He's the director of the annual Houston Venom Conference and director of toxicology at HCA Kingwood. Dr. Greene dives into the fear we all have of snakes, but he also explains that fear is irrational, especially in Houston. Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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16:40

PART II – Keri Blakinger: She Was a Prisoner, Now She...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/07

Welcome back to Part II of Keri Blakinger's story: a top-level ice skater who, after her skating career fell apart, fell apart herself. Keri ended up living on the streets shooting and selling heroin until 2010 when she was busted carrying Tupperware full of it. Now, after two and a half years in prison, she lives in Houston covering prisons herself as a top-level journalist for the Marshall Project. Tonight, Keri will be celebrating the release of her new book at Brazos Bookstore. The location:

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18:45

Keri Blakinger: She Was a Prisoner, Now She Reports...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/06

At 17, Keri Blakinger was a top-level ice skater. But after her skating career fell apart, so did she. She ended up living on the streets shooting and selling heroin. In 2010, she was busted carrying a Tupperware full of it. Now, after two and a half years in prison, she lives in Houston and covers prisons herself as a top-level journalist for the Marshall Project. Her memoir Corrections In Ink will be released June 7th. You can find it here: Corrections In Ink: A Memoir Also, if you would like to

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36:47

Special Edition: TribCast Discusses Aftermath of...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/04

Hey City Cast Houston listeners, today we have something different for you. For today’s show, we’ve teamed up with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news org that covers politics and policy, to bring you the latest from their show, TribCast, a weekly podcast full of water-cooler talk on political news. Click here to learn more about TribCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:53

School Safety, COVID in Our Poop, and Who's Serving...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/03

Today we're looking back at a weeks worth of news around Houston. Freelance producer AK Al Moumen joins Lead Producer Dina Kesbeh and Host Lisa Gray to discuss how Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested school officials to conduct safety inspections. Abbott said he wants a through study into what actions could be taken to prevent any future school shootings. COVID has been detected yet again in the city's wastewater, but it's not as bad as we think. And the trio talks about Squable, the European

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21:50

It's Hurricane Season. Here's What You Definitely...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/02

Yesterday was the first day of hurricane season, and already "Alex" threatens to form from the remnants of Agatha. The good news? If Alex does form, it will surely steer clear of Houston (and Texas). But the even better news is, it will give Houstonians more time to prepare for what's sure to be a busy hurricane season. Join the City Cast Houston gang as they talk about their own hurricane experiences, and what items are essential in their own hurricane kits. Speaking of! Here are a few of their

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17:11

Hurricane's 101 With Eric Berger

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/01

It's officially hurricane season. We continue our weeklong hurricane coverage by breaking down what an actual hurricane is. To tell us more about the ins and outs of a hurricane, we invited none other than Meteorologist Eric Berger. He's one of the founders of Space City Weather, Houston's hype-free weather website. Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @CityCastHouston Not on social media? Then leave us a voicemail

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16:53

Ready or Not, It's Hurricane Season

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/31

Tomorrow is June 1st, which means it's hurricane season. So! We will be covering all things "hurricane" this week on City Cast Houston, starting with today's guest: KPRC Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley. Frank explains how hurricanes are not all born equal, and what you should watch for as news outlets cover tropical storms and hurricanes this season. You can find KPRC’s Flood Survival Guide at 7 p.m. tomorrow night on TV, and Click2Houston.com. Get even more Houston news and events by signing

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22:30

The NRA’s Here, And Houstonians Are Up In Arms

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/27

The weekend following the elementary-school shooting Uvalde, the NRA shamelessly holds its convention in Houston. Host Lisa Gray, City Cast contributor Shiyam Galyon and Evan Mintz, discuss Texas and guns: Why didn’t the city send the NRA packing? Was Beto right to make a scene? Could an upcoming Supreme Court decision mean that all the U.S. will soon be as wide-open to guns as Texas? Want to join in on todays protest? Here is a link to all the times and locations where they will be held. Have

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15:47

Are H-Town Amusement Parks a Thing of the Past?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/26

Roller coasters? Funnel cakes? Ferris wheels? What exactly defines an amusement park, and do we have any now near Houston? The City Cast crew — host Lisa Gray, lead producer Dina Kesbeh and roving producer Carlignon Jones — discuss childhood memories and current thrills. Follow us on Twitter at @CityCastHouston Not big on social media? Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Looking for more Houston news? Sign up for our morning newsletter here Learn more about your

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12:49

The Deep Past and Shocking Future of Texas’ Coastline

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/25

Ancient people dealt with sea levels that changed even faster than they are now. What does geology and archeology tell us about what’s going on here now? Today, we talk with geologist Dan Worrall about what our coast looked like in the deep past — and what that history indicates about Galveston’s future. Check out Dan's book: A Prehistory of Houston and Southeast Texas: Landscape and Culture. Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here We’re also on Twitter

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15:16

Is it Racist to Love Magnolias?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/24

Magnolias are a symbol of the Old South — but they’re also so much more. Lisa Gray talks with City Cast environmental contributor Jaime González about the trees’ past and future in Houston, the Magnolia City. Want to know more about magnolias? Here are a few resources: Magnolias and Pollination Magnolias, a symbol of the Old South, should we plant it? (One perspective) About Southern Magnolias Houston nicknames, including the 'Magnolia City' Have an idea you want to share or thoughts? Give us

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14:34

Teaching on TikTok? This U of H Professor Has That...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/23

Chris Clarke explains high-level economics on a social platform more often used for dance trends. In 60 seconds or less, his 28,000 followers learn stuff like why Bitcoin isn’t real money, and why dollar stores are often located next to each other. Host Lisa Gray asks why he’s doing this — why talk about money if you’re not getting paid? — and gets Clarke to untangle, rapid-fire, some Houston economic puzzles. Want to see what else Christopher can teach you? check out his TikTok page! Give us a

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16:27

BONUS: Sleepycast Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/21

Instead of bringing the news to life, in this bonus episode, we're leaning into the sleep-inducing qualities of the rules that shape our world. Next time you're looking for something to fall asleep to, listen to this episode, where Lisa reads Chapter 42, Article 4, of Houston's Municipal Code (but be sure not to listen while driving or operating heavy machinery!). Music in this episode by Calm Shores, from the Epidemic Sound library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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19:46

Harvey Funds Diverted, the Precarious Texas Grid, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/05/20

On this episode of City Cast Houston’s Friday Round-Up: Texas Tribune’s Zach Despart joins Lisa and Ferrill to discuss the federal aid given to Texas for Hurricane Harvey relief, but withheld from Houston in its dispersing. Also, the team covers: the new variant threat; Wesley Hunt’s rise up the Republican ranks; more to discuss about Roe v. Wade and what its overturning could mean for Texans; and the shaky electric grid. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the Harvey aid, written by today's guest,

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